Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF13 1HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF13 1HN.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WF13 1HN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

72% of homes in WF13 1HN are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF13 1HN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Flatts, The in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are high (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF13 1HN are sourced from Output Area E00175513 (shared with 127 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF13 1HN. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.7%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WF13 1HN are high at 161 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences256
Public order107
Shoplifting105
Drugs63
Criminal damage and arson40

school Local Schools

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Flatts Nursery School

Good81 pupils0.4 km
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Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement225 pupils0.7 km
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Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good96 pupils0.8 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

Inadequate1074 pupils0.9 km
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Boothroyd Primary Academy

Good609 pupils0.9 km
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St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy

Good0.9 km
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Westborough High School

Good927 pupils1.0 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement140 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Istanbul Fresh Bakery0.5 km
  • Master Brothers0.7 km
  • Mullaco Mini-Market0.8 km
  • Savile Town Service Station0.5 km
  • Willans Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 46 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Santos Middle East Style0.3 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • Cafe Mon Amis0.6 km
  • Bee's Cafe0.9 km
  • Chillichick0.4 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Aldi Dewsbury0.6 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Franksters Express0.5 km
  • Chipbox0.5 km
  • Nan Thai Kitchen0.6 km
  • Royalz Fast Food0.6 km
  • Ali Babas0.2 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Beer Street0.3 km
  • Crackenedge Hotel0.9 km
  • Station Hotel0.6 km
  • Arrow Squash Ltd0.2 km
  • The Time Piece0.5 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury0.3 km
  • Ravensthorpe2.0 km
  • Batley2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Westgate Wheelwright Street0.1 km
  • Ring Rd Ashworth Road0.1 km
  • Wormald St Ashworth Road0.2 km
  • Wormald St Ashworth Road0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km